HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
8,725 km
5,421 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
8,725 km
5,421 mi / 4,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
127°
southeast

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HIM SYD
Airport Name Minneriya Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code HIM SYD
ICAO Code VCCH YSSY
City Hingurakgoda Sydney
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 170 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 8.050000, 80.980000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 8,725 kilometers (5,421 miles / 4,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in Hingurakgoda, it's 02:45 in Sydney. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneriya Airport (HIM) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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